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Medical Conditions - Topical Estrogen

Estrogen, which is a female hormone, when used as creams, gels, and sprays, is called topical estrogen. It is used to treat conditions like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.

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What can a woman with PCOS/PMOS do to improve vaginal dryness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Although there are multiple reasons for vaginal dryness, the most common among them is a deficiency of estrogen, a female hormone.

Kindly advise regarding estradiol levels in a healthy woman.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two major types of estrogen, the female sex hormone. They are estradiol and estrone.

What could cause spotting after a past hysterectomy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this is a postmenopausal bleeding and definitely needs a consultation. As you had a total hysterectomy, I presume it could be due to atrophic vaginitis.

I am using IUD. Is it normal to get thicker vaginal fluid during intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for you to worry. Mirena is an IUD (intrauterine device), and it releases hormone progesterone for over the years.

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